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Genomic Context of SARS-CoV-2 Outbreaks in Farmed Mink in Spain during Pandemic: Unveiling Host Adaptation Mechanisms.
International journal of molecular sciences - 17 May 2024
Iglesias-Caballero María, Mas Vicente, Vázquez-Morón Sonia, Vázquez Mónica, Camarero-Serrano Sara, Cano Olga, Palomo Concepción, Ruano María José, Cano-Gómez Cristina, Infantes-Lorenzo José Antonio, Campoy Albert, Agüero Montserrat, Pozo Francisco, Casas Inmaculada
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infects various mammalian species, with farmed minks experiencing the highest number of outbreaks. In Spain, we analyzed 67 whole genome sequences and eight spike sequences from 18 outbreaks, identifying four distinct lineages: B.1, B.1.177, B.1.1.7, and AY.98.1. The potential risk of transmission to humans raises crucial questions about mutation...
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